Homework Suggestions For Parents

6th Grade Mathematics – Mr. Johnson

 
  1. Be sure your child is doing the assignment on the day that it was given – this

     way the information is fresh in their mind.

 
  1. Have your son/daughter go back to the pages done in class previously and check spiral work done on those concepts.  (All our work is to be kept in their 3-ring notebooks. 

 
  1. Have them apply the 4-step method to solving problems.  This will be discussed and utilized throughout the year.  A model of this can be found in their agenda.

 
  1. Ask them what it is they do not understand; they should be specific and not cop out by saying, “all of it!”.

 
  1. Have them show you what they learned in class and see if you can use that method to help them work through the problem.  Explain how your multiplication or division method might be different, but tackling the problem is the same. 

 
  1. If all else fails they can come see me first thing and I will arrange for them to see me at C.A.T. time (Cardinal Academic Time) or before school the next morning.  Keep in mind this won’t work the day homework is due and that is why they should do all work the day it is assigned.

 
  1. When all is lost you can call me at home after 8:30 p.m. at 542-3392.